n. [ L. parasanga, Gr. &unr_;, from Old Persian; cf. Per. farsang. ] A Persian measure of length, which, according to
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a. [ Gr. &unr_; to change from the true form. ] Of or pertaining to a change from the right form, as in the formation of a word from another by a change of termination, gender, etc. Max Müller. [ 1913 Webster ]
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‖ n.; pl. of Parashah. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
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a. (Bot. & Zool.) Of or pertaining to parasites; parasitic. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F., fr. L. parasitus, Gr.
Thou, with trembling fear,
Or like a fawning parasite, obey'st. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Parasites were called such smell-feasts as would seek to be free guests at rich men's tables. Udall. [ 1913 Webster ]